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Wednesday 16 May

Since time warps when you become a mama, here's a watch made just for you.

Benbini watch with time marker Once you're a new parent, so much revolves around time: how long has the baby been sleeping? Is it time for a diaper change? When did she last eat? ...

Thursday 10 May

Chilewich iPhone cases get a spring makeover.

chilewich iphone caseThere's a secret club of Chilewich iPhone case owners, of which I am a member. There's no password, no clubhouse, no weird hazing rituals. We just flash our phones at one another with a knowing glance. ...

Sunday 25 March

Take charge!

take charge gadget charger caseWhile our tech is getting smaller (brick phones of 1992, anyone?) it seems like my handbag isn't. I'm now carrying around chargers, wires, converters...gah. ...

Monday 05 March

Spring cleaning your tech - 4 ways to tackle cord nests

Belkin charging stationWith iPhones, iPads, e-readers and video games coming out of our ears, my house is being overrun by cords. I've decided that since I'm cleaning and organizing every other part of my house, I might as well tackle the chargers. ...

Thursday 19 January

Cover up your iPad with your own custom design

Custom photo iPad cases from M-EdgeGot a shiny new iPad over the holidays but still searching for just the right case? If you're anything like me, you want something to keep your precious new tech toy totally safe without sacrificing style. ...

Saturday 14 January

The ultimate travel charger

Belkin Mini Surge with USB travel surge protectorIf you've done any sort of traveling, then you know how tough it can be to find enough outlets to charge all your gadgets in the airport and in your hotel room. I'll have my laptop plugged in at the desk, then my phone and tablet in the bathroom, which definitely isn't the safest option. ...

Monday 09 January

Why you need a better router, even if you don't know it.

Cisco Linksys E4200v2 RouterLike many families, we could not live without our wireless router. We're streaming movies, playing games, working on computers, all of which require a wireless connection. ...

Thursday 05 January

5 ways to get fit in 2012 using tech

Get fit with tech: My Fitness Pal appI suppose I shouldn't be surprised that after a month full of sweets, I've got the perennial "Get in Shape" resolution at the top of my list. While technology can't actually do the exercise for me, these five handy apps and gadgets are a fantastic way to help keep me motivated, eating right, and working out. ...

Wednesday 04 January

4 Storage options for all those great holiday pictures, beyond the cloud

Store holiday photos with Amazon Cloud DriveThere are always so many great photo-taking opportunities when kids are around, but this month especially presented a bounty of great photo moments. Now that the holiday rush has ended, it's a good idea to download them all to your computer, then back them up in another place for safe-keeping. ...

Tuesday 03 January

New Year, clean gadgets

Clean tech with Wireless Wipes

The New Year gives us all the opportunity to start fresh with a clean slate, and to that end, a clean screen. After hearing some horrible statistic about our cell phones having more bacteria than a handle on a public toilet (ew!), I realized that anytime is a good time to clean my gadgets. ...

Friday 30 December

Editors Best Tech of 2011: The coolest techcessories

While we love our gadgets, we also love those clever and cool tech accessories that make them work better, more efficiently, or more effortlessly. Here, we present our very favorite techessories of 2011. ...

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